Administrative Healthcare Secretary

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC employs nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department offers many benefits and services to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

This is a secretary position performing duties for the RGC Complex Healthcare Administrator. The position keeps the Administrator apprised of concerns and assists in tracking projects the Administrator directs. It requires discretion in interpreting and applying instructions and guidelines based on the Administrator’s viewpoint. Responsibilities include assisting in operations and management of the health care office, making independent decisions, accumulating and compiling data for required reports, managing supply inventory, attending meetings as requested, supervising the preparation, processing, updating, and maintenance of office files and correspondence, and coordinating or providing information related to litigation.

This position is located 100% within the secured perimeter of a correctional facility, has daily contact with prisoners, and is a test‑designated position subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Education
  :
  High‑school completion or equivalent.
• Experience
  :
  Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year of advanced 8‑level administrative support work (or equivalent to a Secretary E8 or Legal Secretary E8), OR
  • Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years of experienced E7‑level administrative support work (or equivalent to a Secretary 7 or Legal Secretary
    7).

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

Applicants who are attaching transcripts must submit an official college transcript indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. Unofficial or web‑based transcripts will not be accepted.

Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

REQUIRED INFORMATION:
Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these standards. As part of this effort, all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest;

please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.

New hires to the MDOC, along with previous MDOC employees returning after being away for more than two years, will complete Non‑Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 or 80 hours of initial in‑person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will also complete additional online training to successfully complete their non‑custody new employee training.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.